Tuesday, August 27, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 230: 27-Aug-2013

Theme: Bhagawan Shri Krishna.

On whose side did Krishna's brother Balarama fight the Kurukshetra war in Mahabharata? #DharmaQuiz 1526. Ans: He sided with the Kauravas, but went away for yatra during the war to avoid taking any side.

How many horses were there for Ajuna's ratha during Kurukshetra war, for which Shri Krishna was the charioteer? #DharmaQuiz 1527. Ans: 4 horses. Names provided in Bhagavatam - Saibya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa and Balahaka.

The chariot that Krishna maneuvered during Mahabharata was was gifted to Arjuna by a God. Who? #DharmaQuiz 1528. Ans: Agni.

This gorgeous temple is 1 of the world's largest Krishna temples. Opened 16 years ago. Where is it? #DharmaQuiz 1529. Ans: Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Bhagawan Krishna's birth day is celebrated in Shravana month, Krishna paksha. On which Nakshatra? #DharmaQuiz 1530. Ans: Rohini nakshatra. Most say 3rd out of the 4 padas within Rohini nakshatra.

For DQ 1529 {Source: Wiki}

Top scorers for Session 230:

@dolby_mehul : 5

@V_in_U : 5

@sambidhan : 5

@Phirmi_Bodo : 5

@anandt_05 : 5

@surnell : 5

@gboxam : 5

@jairajp : 5

@GuruCharan99 : 5

@Tasmayi : 5

@rahulghildiyal : 5

@rasita : 5

@manya_rao : 5

@cgmagia : 5

@KaushikRg : 5

@Joojhaaru : 5

@surenc1974 : 5

Congrats to all the scorers!

@cubicle_warrier : 4

@iParamanand : 4

@Libreboy : 4

@bhaviknz : 4

@kmukundra : 3

@ajittyagi1805 : 3

@CurrAffairs : 3

@MehulTewar : 3

@BillionIndian : 3

@Matressee : 2

@asha_gm : 2

@jaideepb : 2

@vivek_joshy : 2

@rexrao52 : 2

@vageee : 2

@kesarirang : 2

@RaghuVamshee : 2

@drarora_gaurav : 2

@sharnarthi90 : 2

@dv_tvit : 2

@ankurjain200607 : 2

@Mamdhata : 2

@ShyamSRao8 : 1

@KrishnaDharma : 1

@BalMahadev : 1

@Kannadiga1956 : 1

@Anilkurmadih : 1

@rumskmurthy : 1

@talismaan : 1

@rovats : 1

@mypanchang : 1

@TheHinduPhantom : 1

@AnonDesi : 1

@niranjanprabhu : 1

@shreeramm : 1

@pratik02pv : 1

@RashtravadiM : 1

@santhoshbjp : 1

@rinku3009 : 1

@Aghorii2 : 1

@KantakKantak : 1

@octotus : 1

@Ameysd : 1

@malleshwara : 1

@deepak_aj : 1

@mjrajput : 1

@rinku85 : 1

@sgopa75 : 1

@jemin_p : 1

@bhs7rocks : 1

@TractorSingh : 1

@realjayesh : 1

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@theprudent : 1

@sibhaskaran : 1

@rvaidya2000 : 1

@mittaltushar : 1

@sankararaman : 1

@moebile : 1

@V_R_R_K : 1

@Dinuraghubansi : 1

@vinod_gowda : 1

@GRKini : 1

@iDeipakk : 1

@vinaygoel15 : 1

@PunyaPrakop : 1

@GiridharSarai : 1

@viveksagrawal : 1

Happy Krishna Janmashtami to all!

85 people got on to the scoreboard today, with many more attempting. Thanks to all.